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100 1 _aPlummer, Charles,
_d1851-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Life and Times of Alfred the Great :
_bBeing the Ford lectures for 1901
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAppendix: Sermon on the death of Queen Victoria.
500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-13
508 _aMWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Life and Times of Alfred the Great" by Charles Plummer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a detailed examination of the life and legacy of King Alfred the Great, highlighting his contributions as a military leader, administrator, and promoter of education in a time of Viking invasions. Plummer’s account aims to clarify misconceptions about Alfred's character and actions while presenting a comprehensive view of his historical context. At the start of the text, the author introduces the lectures and expresses gratitude to historical figures who influenced his work. Plummer outlines his goal to address the existing confusions and oversimplifications surrounding King Alfred by critically surveying the sources available. He emphasizes the challenges historians face when interpreting the limited and often incomplete historical records about Alfred and remarks on the importance of a careful and nuanced understanding of this pivotal figure in English history. Through a methodical approach, Plummer sets the stage for a deep dive into Alfred's campaigns, governance, cultural contributions, and lasting impact on England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
653 _aAlfred, King of England, 849-899
653 _aAnglo-Saxons -- England -- Wessex -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Alfred, 871-899
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56557
999 _c97388
_d97388